The Owego Police Department is investigating a hit and run accident that occurred Friday night at about 10:25 p.m. The incident took place at 596 Fifth Ave, the MJ's Restaurant parking lot. Witnesses are asked to call Owego police or contact them on Facebook... Read More.
Author: Dave Radigan
Tioga Tourism Schedules Open House
The Tioga County Tourism Office will host an Open House on March 1for the new Visitor Center at The Gateway Building on Front Street in Owego. The Tioga County Chamber of Commerce will hold a ribbon cutting at 5 p.m. and the open house... Read More.
SC Man Charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon
Chemung County deputies report the arrest of 29-year-old Brian Ramich of Charleston, SC. He was charged with felony Criminal Possession of a Weapon after a 9 mm handgun was allegedly found where he was staying in West Elmira. RAMICH was arraigned and remanded to... Read More.
Cuomo Signs the Child Victims Act
Governor Cuomo has fulfilled his promise to sign the Child Victims Act within the first 100 days of the new legislative session. The legislation ensures those who abuse children are held accountable criminally and civilly and that survivors of childhood sexual abuse have a... Read More.
Amazon Cancels Plans for NY Facility
Amazon has dumped its plan to locate a major facility in Long Island, but Broome County Executive Jason Garnar thinks the mega-company should give the Southern Tier a second glance. In a letter to Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, Garnar says the company has huge... Read More.
Teen Jailed for Cab Robbery in Binghamton
A teenager is in jail after Binghamton police said he and another man tried to rob a cab driver earlier this week. 17-year-old Jaydon Howe has been charged with 1st degree attempted armed robbery. Police said Howe and a second suspect allegedly tried to... Read More.
Two More Arrested for Drug Trafficking
Two more opioid dealers have been sentenced for their roles in an Elmira area drug trafficking ring. The U.S. Attorney’s Office says that 30-year-old Robert Elford of Oneida was sentenced to serve 121 months in prison. In addition, 25-year-old Deven Hill of Elmira was... Read More.
PA Gov Wants to Raise Minimum Wage
Some Pennsylvania state lawmakers are throwing their support behind Governor Wolf’s proposal to raise Pennsylvania’s minimum wage to twelve dollars an hour by July. State senator Vincent Hughes says that with a currently minimum wage of 7-25 an hour, PA law is producing some... Read More.
Father and Son Arrested After Stabbing in Binghamton
A father and son have been arrested following a stabbing incident in Binghamton. The victim sustained serious injuries during the street disturbance and fight. Under arrest-66 year old Joseph Brooks of Ridge Street in Binghamton. He was jailed after being charged with 1st degree... Read More.
No Injuries in Binghamton House Fire
There was an early morning house fire in Binghamton. Fire crews responded to 16 Carlton Street. The fire department said everyone safely escaped the home. The cause is under investigation.
Congressman Reed Back’s School Resource Officers
Southern Tier Congressman Tom Reed has announced that he has joined colleagues to reintroduce the School Resource Officer Act. Reed says the measure will assist law enforcement agencies in hiring additional school resource officers by directing funds for cost-share grants to pay the salaries... Read More.
Akshar Releases Results of Marijuana Survey
Senator Fred Akshar released the results of his latest online survey asking people to weigh in on the Governor's proposal to legalize recreational marijuana. The results showed that within the 52nd Senate District, 48% of respondents support the proposal, 46% oppose it and 5%... Read More.
